A hotel bedroom tax could provide housing for homeless. Behind closed doors, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority is discussing the idea of implementing a hotel bedroom tax which it states “could be used to fund particular strategic initiatives”.

Video illustrating the housing crisis in Manchester and Greater Manchester. Includes links to a petition of Manc. City Council asking them to alleviate the housing crisis. With backing music from the ultimate bluesman John Lee Hooker.

There is huge public opposition to the Devo Manc deal foisted on to the people of Greater Manchester in an undemocratic and clandestine manner by George Osborne. Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party, spoke at the event calling for greater consultation on devolution deals and “no more secrets”.